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THE COURTS

Dive into the U.S. courts system, judicial review, court decisions, and influences on the Supreme Court, including key terms and historical perspectives. Discover the role of the judiciary in shaping policies and protecting rights.

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THE COURTS

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  1. THE COURTS • Did the Supreme Court choose the President in 2000? • Should the Court stay out of “partisan” politics? • Why did not the Court respect the decision of the Florida Supreme Court? • Is anyone suspicious that the Court is not as objective as we would prefer?

  2. The Power of Judicial Review • The power of the Supreme Court to declare actions of the other branches and levels of government unconstitutional. • Marbury v. Madison (1803) is the case that established judicial review. • What are the tensions between federal judges and the ideal of democracy?

  3. U.S. Courts: A Three-Tiered System • At the bottom of the pyramid: the 94 U.S. federal district courts, with at least one district in each state. • Some courts, legislative courts, deal with specialized areas such as taxes and maritime law. • Next is the U.S. Court of Appeals, 12 geographically situated courts that hear cases from the district courts. These are also called “appellate” courts. • At the top are the SUPREMES. There are nine justices. Who are they?

  4. Terms to Know • Standing • Executive Privilege • Writ of certiorari- “rule of four” • Amicus Curiae • Opinions, Concurring Opinions, Dissenting Opinions

  5. Courts Make Policy Court Decisions Over Time • Period I: National Power and Property Rights • Period II: The Economy • Period III: Individual Rights and Liberty • Period IV: Conservative Retrenchment Terms to KNOW: • Original Intention • Strict Construction

  6. Influences on the Court • Presidential and Congressional • Groups and Movements • Public and Private Sector Leaders • Public Opinion • World Opinion

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